Fellowships in Hellenic Studies 2027–28
Fellowships in Hellenic Studies 2027–28 support postdoctoral scholars’ independent and collaborative research on ancient Greek civilization to advance Classical studies and the humanities.
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Funder: Center for Hellenic Studies, Harvard University
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Application) | November 9, 2026 (Reference letters)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for a sixteen-week term or $52,500 for the full academic year, plus housing, subsidized health insurance, and research support
Summary: Residential postdoctoral fellowships support independent and collaborative research on ancient Greek civilization at the CHS in Washington, DC.
Key Information: Applicants must have defended a PhD in Classics or a related field before July 1, 2026.
Description
The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS), Harvard University, offers residential postdoctoral fellowships for the 2027–28 academic year to support high-quality scholarship on ancient Greek civilization. Supported fields include archaeology, art history, epigraphy, history, literary criticism, philology, philosophy, pedagogical applications, reception, and interdisciplinary studies. The program seeks to foster interaction among researchers from diverse backgrounds and regions of the world.
CHS welcomes projects grounded in traditional Classics as well as collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches drawing on the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Fellowships support independent scholarship and collaborative projects, including co-written or co-edited volumes, digital databases, and software tools. Residence provides time for focused research, while a one-year appointment gives fellows full access to the Harvard library system.
